Project Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : International Counsel
Band 1
Contact number
+1 212 530 5000Chambers Review
Milbank benefits from a prestigious project finance group consisting of respected practitioners capable of handling the full gamut of project finance mandates. The team possesses intimate knowledge of the region, consistently winning major mandates in such jurisdictions as Panama, Chile and Mexico. Milbank employs its renowned expertise in both loan and debt securities financing to represent sophisticated lenders in high-value project finance deals. The lawyers have additional experience acting for project sponsors.
Work Highlights
- Milbank represented Natixis, New York branch, in its role as lender, administrative agent and offshore collateral agent in the financing of three fleets of electric buses for the TransMilenio mass urban transport system in Bogotá, Colombia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Milbank are very responsive and technically good lawyers. Their availability and expertise in the Latin American region stand out."
"When I ask for Milbank's help, I know that they're going to get the job done at the highest level of quality. I feel confident in transactions with them by my side."
"Milbank are very responsive and technically good lawyers. Their availability and expertise in the Latin American region stand out."
"When I ask for Milbank's help, I know that they're going to get the job done at the highest level of quality. I feel confident in transactions with them by my side."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Bartfeld has an impeccable track record of representing prestigious lenders in a wide range of complex energy projects, in addition to transport infrastructure financing. He remains active in various major Latin American jurisdictions such as Chile, Colombia and Mexico.
"Daniel Bartfeld is one of the best project finance lawyers in the Latin American legal market."
"Daniel Bartfeld is very commercially driven and highly aware of what is happening in the project finance market. He is skilful at handling and assigning the right staff to our deals."
Carolina Walther-Meade continues to be well respected by market commentators for her skill in project finance mandates. She benefits from solid experience acting on significant energy and transport infrastructure projects throughout Latin America.
"I have had a very good experience working with Carolina Walther-Meade on project financing mandates across Latin America."
Jaime Ramirez has a solid practice advising lenders on financing renewable energy projects across Latin America.
"Jaime Ramirez is an efficient and pragmatic project finance lawyer with a calm demeanour."
Roland Estevez is active representing sponsors in noteworthy renewable energy project finance transactions throughout Latin America.
"Roland Estevez is very creative, committed and always comes up with solutions. He resolves our issues and is very knowledgeable."
Alexander Borisoff has a successful track record of advising clients on complex multi-sourced project financings in Latin America.
"Alexander Borisoff is constructive. In negotiations, he understands the diversity of perspectives, brings all parties up to speed and leads them to a consensus."